Chicken Masak Merah II

Chicken is a must in daily menu when my eldest son is around. Since he is home for only a week, he gets the privilege to choose his favourite chicken dishes. This is a simpler version than the one I posted earlier....making do with limited available ingredients in the pantry.

INGREDIENTS:
10 pieces chicken
1 Star Anise#
1 Cinnamon Stick#
1 Cardamon#
3 Cloves#
1 Big Onion*
10 Dried Chillies*
2 cloves Garlic*
1" Ginger* (* blended)
4 tbsp Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup Coconut Milk
Salt & palm sugar

METHOD:
1. Rub chicken with turmeric powder & salt & deep fry until half-cooked.

2. Heat up several tbsp oil & fry ingredients#.
Add in blended ingredients & fry until fragrant.
Add in tomato sauce & coconut milk & stir until boiled.
Add in chicken, salt & sugar.

3. Dish up & serve with rice.